How the heatwave sweeping the UK is making remote working a necessity

With the ongoing heatwave reaching record temperatures across the UK, some argue the narrative around remote work has changed to a matter of urgency and necessity. As climate change is setting a course for hotter summers to come, the necessity for remote working will only develop

In light of this, Bdaily hears from Sion Lewis, a general manager at GoTo, a flexible workplace software provider. Sion highlights that organisations must rely on remote collaborative conferencing tools to prioritise the health of their employees, which can bolster business culture without compromising productivity.

Sion argues that, “with rising temperatures continuing to soar across the UK, the language surrounding remote work has transitioned from convenience to necessity.

“Against the backdrop of the raging heatwave and official health warnings, employees should not have to endure scorching commutes, with slower services and expected delays.

“Luckily, organisations no longer have to choose between work productivity and the safety of their staff due to the uptake of digitalisation and remote work tools that can encourage collaboration and support from anywhere.

“Finding this balance is critical to maintaining a positive culture at businesses where employees feel valued and supported by their employers, which should be imperative to any organisation.”

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